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Joaquín Guzmán Loera, or “El Chapo” Guzmán, was a notorious Mexican drug lord up until late February when he was arrested by Mexican authorities after escaping from prison in 2001 and living 13 years on the lam. How did he evade capture for so long? ABC News offered a list of potential counter-surveillance tools he may have used, and our CEO Todd Morris weighed in on why.

In search of perfect tracking solutions for the do-it-yourself private investigators and undercover spies, Wired magazine researched the best gadgets available to the public. And what they found was what we knew all along: BrickHouse Security’s tracking equipment came out on top as the leader of the GPS tracking community.

Today, with all the new advances in technology, anyone can be a spy, or can be spied on, all without anyone even noticing. There are tiny cameras and microphones that can be worn on your body, that even if someone knew that you were recording them, they wouldn’t have a clue of what you’re using to do it. CBS News Correspondent Daniel Sieberg of “The Early Show” tested this body worn spy technology, covertly hiding a camcorder watch, tie, and DVR pen on himself and daring the anchor to locate the devices.

Sieberg also described how people can protect themselves when they’re not at home. Some of these options include covert hidden cameras that can double as home surveillance systems. Among those are the Tissue Box Wireless Camera and Clock Camera Hidden Camera. These two devices look like standard fixtures on a night table or bedroom but are actually wireless. And you don’t have to go back to the original camera to gather the footage. There are options available that let you view all footage online from any computer with Internet for added peace of mind no matter where you are in the world.

Aside from the cameras that can do the spying, are the camera finders to help you locate the hidden cameras that could be watching you. For example, the Hidden Camera Detector automatically finds any cameras that are around you, and even catches the signal that the camera might be sending out. Lastly, Sieberg mentioned GPS tracking to unleash you inner security agent. As an ongoing series to monitor the spies that could be spying on your, CBS offers Early Show viewers the ultimate in both surveillance counter surveillance options.

It has been revealed that, Michael David Barret, the now infamous peeping tom accused of spying on ESPN reporter Erin Andrews had also been making naked videos of other women. At his hearing, Assistant US Attorney Steven Grimes stated “Yes, judge, there are other women. He has used his computer to disseminate these videos to the world.”

Barret, who used cameras and self-made peep holes to spy on women, supposedly made many more videos that the police hope to find on the two computers seized from his home. Barret has been posted on bail and is under house arrest where he is wearing a GPS ankle bracelet as well as being banned from using the internet. Much like with the Andrew’s video, Barret uploaded other videos under the web-name “GOBLAZERS1.” So far, Barret has been officially charged with stalking which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

UPDATE:

Michael David Barret has agreed to plead guilty to stalking Erin Andrew and could face up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

Kidnappers are motivated by large sums of money. The thought process being, why even bother taking the risk if the target isn’t worth the trouble. Due to SEC disclosure laws, finding out which executives make the most money is now easier than ever before. Your business, or your family may be at risk. Here are four tips on how to improve security.

Kidnappers are motivated by large sums of money. The thought process being, why even bother taking the risk if the target isn’t worth the trouble. Due to SEC disclosure laws, finding out which executives make the most money is now easier than ever before. Your business, or your family may be at risk. Here are four tips on how to improve security.